I want to buy Iphone 4S or Iphone 5 from USA and ship it to South Africa, will i have carrier problems?

I want to buy Iphone 4S or Iphone 5 from USA and ship it to South Africa, will i have carrier problems?

If you buy a phone from Apple online from USA you must have a credit card with a US address and have it shipped to that same address. If you chose a carrier it will be locked to that carrier. You must buy an UNLOCKED phone to use outside of the US, for the unsubsidized price. For unlocked phones you don't need to choose a carrier. the iPhone 5 is not yet available unlocked; only the 4S is sold as unlocked by Apple.
If you buy from the US Apple site you must return it to the US for warranty service.
LTE is the "next generation" cellular network standard. It is supported in the US by Verizon and AT&T. 

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  • HT3939 Hi i buy iphone 5 from usa and i want to know if it will work in other network or not because im out from usa this is my serial number f2ljdxcef8h5 so can you chick if it will work out side us in other network thank you

    I want to if my iphone 5 wich i buyet from usa well work out saide usa
    This is my phone serial number f2ljdxcef8h5 can you chick if i can use it from other network out of usa
    Thank you

    Hi,
    thanks for your answers.
    The reason why I am trying to get iphone from verizon is because if you buy unlocked Iphone from Apple it is model A1428 and I need A1429 CDMA (uses LTE frequencies that are mostly used around the world). I would buy A1429 GSM but it can be bought only outside US. I have read that A1429 can also be used on GSM without problem.
    I was just wonderign if someone knows do I cancel my contract without even inserting verizon sim and activating, or do I need to first insert VZW sim, activate the phone and than after can I cancel my contract.
    @kaebfly- I have understood I can cancel contract within 14 days of activation and without returning the phone just pay 350 ETF and the phone is mine.
    @21stNow - do you think I have to wait to cancel contract after 14 days?
    @ both- when you say off contract do you mean VZW on month-to-month base or unlocked iphone from apple? If you think of later than the reason is the phone model.
    Thanks for your answers

  • How i can buy iphone 3gs from USA or Germany

    Hi
    I'm from Egypt and i want to buy iphone 3gs from USA or Germany not from Egypt, Is there anyway to buy from USA or Germany with the same price of USA or Germany not Egypt ?
    And is there away you can send it to me to Egypt ?
    Thanks in advance...:)

    This is a user to user help forum only.
    The lower/advertised price for the iPhone in the U.S. is AT&T's subsidized or discounted price for the iPhone, which requires signing a two year contract with AT&T for the subsidy or discount that AT&T pays Apple on a subscriber's behalf.
    The iPhone is sold in the U.S. as carrier locked with AT&T only. None of the iPhone functions work until the iPhone is activated with AT&T with the exception of being able to make an emergency 911 call in the U.S. Apple nor AT&T in the U.S. will ship an iPhone to anyone outside of the U.S. AT&T also sells the iPhone in the U.S. at a no-contract/no-commitment or at the full retail sales price which is much more expensive, but the iPhone remains carrier locked with AT&T. A verifiable billing address in the U.S. is required along with a credit check by AT&T which is no different that what is required with a two year contract. The no-contract or no-commitment for the iPhone in the U.S. is billed the same as a subscriber with a two year contact but since there is no contract it is on a month to month basis which can be cancelled at any time without a penalty.
    The iPhone is sold in Germany as carrier locked with T-Mobile I believe. Not sure of the iPhone is also sold as officially unlocked in Germany. If so, Apple's support and warranty for the iPhone is honored in the country where the iPhone was sold officially by Apple only. If you are able to purchase the iPhone in Germany as officially unlocked for use with a carrier in Egypt, if a problem develops with the iPhone that requires an exchange under warranty, you would have to return to Germany for an exchange under warranty.
    The sales price for the iPhone in each country is determined by the official carrier for the iPhone in each country.

  • Hello , I want to buy iPhone 5s from UAE Apple stor and I leave in Saudi Arabia, but I'm wondering about Lte work or not, what's the model in UAE

    Hello , I want to buy iPhone 5s from UAE Apple stor and I leave in Saudi Arabia, but I'm wondering about Lte work or not, what's the model in UAE
    Thanks & awaiting ur feedback

    Check this link.
    https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

  • HT3939 I buy iphone 5 from us and when i back to saudi arabia I found the model A1428 how to replace it to model suuport in saudi arabia like A1429

    i buy iphone 5 from us and when i back to saudi arabia I found the model A1428 how to replace it to model suuport in saudi arabia like A1429
    or A1429 will be support in saudi arabia

    Return the existing iPhone to the US if still in the return window then buy the model you want somewhere outside the US.
    Only the A1428GSM and A1429CDMA are sold in the US.
    Apple does not sell or offer the A1429GSM in the US.
    Apple will not exchange an iPhone for a different model in a different country.

  • HT1937 Can I replace my broken iphone in Bangkok because my iphone is from USA and I am not able to sent it in USA

    Can I replace my iphone from Bangkok because my iphone is from USA and I am not able to sent it to USA

    Any Apple store in the US will replace as an out of warranty exchange An iPhone 4S is US$199
    They do not accept international mail in ,has to be in person

  • Can i by iphone 5c from usa and use it in Belgium

    can i by iphone 5c from usa and use it in Belgium???

    Planning on coming to the US to do so? Factored in import duties? Aware that your warranty/support will only be valid in the US? Aware that the US phone most likely won't support LTE where you live?
    Not a good idea, but the phone will work.

  • I bought an unlocked iPhone 5s from USA and travel back to my counry but won't work in my country

    I bought an unlocked iPhone 5s from USA and travel back to my counry but won't work in my country

    Well, there is nothing anyone here can do for you. Did you actually purchase it at an Apple Store, or at another retailer like BestBuy, HH Gregg, a mall kiosk, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc?
    The ONLY source for unlocked iPhones in the US is Apple. If you purchased it anywhere other than at an Apple Store, you purchased a locked phone.
    You can call AppleCare and give them the serial number of the phone to confirm the status of the lock.

  • I have purchased my iPhone 4S from USA. Its a Factory unlocked phone. I am facing problem with the hardware. Is there any support that apple provides to send the phone from India to USA to get it replaced? Also if there is any travelers Policy?

    I have purchased my iPhone 4S from USA. Its a Factory unlocked phone. I am facing problem with the hardware. Is there any support that apple provides to send the phone from India to USA to get it replaced? Also if there is any travelers Policy?

    No and no.

  • Can I purchase the iphone 4S from USA and use it in India?

    Can I purchase the iphone 4S from USA and use it in India? And will I able to get the international Warranty?

    I heard from friends the best phone reception in India is Nokia or Sony...because the call centres for both companies have call centres in India and they said the best receptions from cellphones/networks is via Nokia or Sony.
    I fully support Apple I have many products but if you spend so much money on an iPhone 4S that didn't work out; why not spend time goggling India's network provider/carrier and do some research?!?
    Or email Apple support with all your questions, details, informations and maybe thay can help you out more.  It was me, the best answer is to Spend the time on research before making a purchase.
    Good luck.

  • HT1414 i have bought my Iphone 4s from USA and right now i am in India. How can i repair my phone in INDIA. when i contacted the image store they said, they will not repair it. friends can you suggest any possible solution

    i have bought my Iphone 4s from USA and right now i am in India. How can i repair my phone in INDIA. when i contacted the image store they said, they will not repair it. friends can you suggest any possible solution

    Because an iPhone warranty is only good in the country of purchase. You will have to take it back to the USA or send it to someone there to have them take it to an Apple store.

  • Can i buy iphone 5 in USA and use it in Europe - Belgium

    Can i buy iphone 5 in USA (NY) and use it in Europe - Belgium?

    That's up to you. Honestly, unless you're saving hundreds of dollars...you are not...I don't really understand why you'd want to do this. By the time you pay import fees, I doubt you'll be saving much money at all. Not to mention, no warranty/support in Europe for this phone. Any issues, you'll have to physically return the phone to the US...you can't mail it back. Regarding LTE, that's one of the biggest features on an iPhone 5, & you won't have any LTE support in Europe...none.
    Doesn't make much sense to me, but hey, its your money.
    Good luck.

  • If I ask my friend buy iphone 5s from usa apple store will it work in malaysia if it's locked

    i wanted to buy an Iphone 5s from usa because it is cheaper there. If i buy from the apple store and i didn't subscribe any telephone services there will it work here in malaysia?

    Only if it is unlocked, and they are not selling the unlocked iPhone at the Apple store yet.
    EDIT:  I'm sorry, I missed that you referred to iPhone 5S. There should be an unlocked 5S, and it could work in Malaysia, but probably not with all of the bands there. Also, the warranty for the device is good only in the US.

  • Will i get warrenty in india if i buy iphone 4s from usa

    will i get warrenty in india if i buy iphone 4s from usa

    No, the warranty is not International.
    Warranty for iPhone has always been only available in the country where it was originally sold by Apple or their authorized re-seller.
    The only exception is in the EU.

  • Can i buy iphone 4s frome uk and use it in egypt

    can i buy iphone 4s frome uk (reading) and use it in egypt?

    If you buy it unlocked and Egypt uses the same bands/frequencies.
    Warranty is not international and iPhone would have to be returned
    to EU if service or replacement was needed. Buy your iPhone in
    Egypt to avoid these problems.

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